[08-03-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Cyclist Killed After Being Struck by Union Pacific Train along 3616 Troy Dalton Street

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, a bicyclist was killed after colliding with a train along 3616 Troy Dalton Street on Wednesday, August 03, 2022.

According to fire authorities, the accident happened shortly before 9:00 p.m. on 2028th Street.

Union Pacific verified that a westbound Union Pacific train struck and killed a person riding a bike between the rails.

According to Union Pacific, the crash occurred roughly one mile north of 3616 Troy Dalton Street.

There are no further details available as of the moment.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Bicyclists may enjoy cycling around Sacramento’s sunny streets. Lots of cyclists use their bicycles to do errands across the city. This is great for the environment and the health of those who ride bicycles, but riding a bike may also be risky.

Every year, around 1,000 bikers are killed, and over 130,000 are wounded in traffic accidents in the United States. Each year, the cost of bicycle injuries and deaths in the United States surpasses $23 billion.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 231 individuals were injured or died in bicycle accidents in Sacramento in 2015.

Human error, like other types of vehicle incidents, is the leading cause of bicycle accidents. Drivers who are distracted or texting, speeding, disobeying traffic signals, and failing to cede the right-of-way are all major causes of Sacramento fatal bike accidents.

Sacramento County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

A bicycle does not pose any major threat to vehicles in most instances. As a result, most rules require the motorist to yield to the bike. The driver may be liable for negligence if a motorist hits a cyclist.

Speak with an attorney if you or a loved one has been gravely injured due to another’s careless or unlawful acts. Our Sacramento County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law know how to recreate an accident scene, utilize resources such as expert witnesses to support or refute injury claims, and are calm and assertive in court.

For urgent assistance, please contact (888) 488-1391 or email us to schedule a FREE and thorough case examination.